1. Gylfi Sigurdsson

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Gylfi Sigurdsson is the first name on this list because he seems the closest to being done. The Icelandic international played for new manager Brendan Rodgers while on loan at Swansea City and was set to sign a permanent deal in Wales when Rodgers was appointed to the job at Anfield.

Wait a minute, you say, didn't Rodgers agree not to raid Swansea City for players for 12 months?

Yes, he did, but Sigurdsson wasn't under contract to Swansea City. He was on loan from Hoffenheim.

What's holding up this getting done? Sigurdsson is going to at least make a courtesy call on the new Swansea City manager, just as soon as they appoint one, to explain his decision. According to the South Wales Evening Post, the favorite for the job is former Denmark star Michael Laudrup.

2. Clint Dempsey

Clint Dempsey scored 22 goals for Fulham in all competitions in 2011-12, so there's obvious reasons why Rodgers would be interested in bringing in the American striker.

As an American Liverpool fan, adding Dempsey would be an added bonus, someone I already root for when he pulls on the red, white and blue.

According to The Guardian, Dempsey was linked to Liverpool back in May. And chairman Tom Werner told the Daily Mirror, "We never talk publicly about our transfer targets, however, any team would be lucky to have Clint Dempsey playing on their squad."

With a reported £4 million price tag, Dempsey has also attracted attention from Arsenal, who may or may not be preparing for life without Robin van Persie.

3. Milos Krasic

Milos Krasic will be, according to multiple sources, leaving Juventus. Having joined the newly-crowned Serie A champions in 2010, Krasic only made seven appearances this past season.

The Daily Mirror reports West Ham manager Sam Allardyce met with Juventus to discuss a loan move for Krasic, but Allardyce was told Juve was only interested in selling Krasic. They are looking to raise cash to make a bid for a big-name striker to take into the Champions League next season, with Robin van Persie and Luis Suarez on their list.

With the £6 million price tag, Krasic would make sense for a move to Anfield.

4. Adam Johnson

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Rumors about Adam Johnson and a move to Liverpool have been floating around for a while, some dating back to last summer.

According to Sky Sports, those are likely to be little more than rumors. Manchester City are unlikely to sell the winger unless the deal makes sense for the club and they can get close to market value for Johnson, around £15 million.

7. Alan Dzagoev

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Alan Dzagoev has made a real name for himself in the early stages of Euro 2012, with three goals in Russia's first two games.

There haven't been any strong links between Dzagoev and Liverpool, so this may be wishful thinking on my part because his name's the same as mine. However, the ownership's stated goal of signing young, promising players applies here. Dzagoev doesn't turn 22 until Sunday.

Arsenal has been linked to the Russian striker, and one of the players who could make way for him might be fellow Russian Andrei Arshavin (h/t to Matthew Snyder).

10. Victor Wanyama

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When you're young, you don't necessarily want to stay in one place very long.

This applies to Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama. Having joined the team only last summer for around £900k, he's had his agent inform the club that if teams from leagues more prestigious than the SPL make an offer, Wanyama would like them to consider it.

According to Mark Guidi of the Sunday Mail, Liverpool is one of three Premier League teams interested in the young Kenyan. While the EPL clubs rate the midfielder at £8 million, Celtic is expected to demand closer to £14 million.

QPR and Stoke are the other clubs reportedly interested in Wanyama's services.